Andy Prior PT & Running Coach

Andy Prior PT & Running Coach For 16+ years I’ve helped runners break plateaus, avoid injury and hit PBs with personalised coaching & weekly plans

Author of How to run a Sub 4 marathon.

No PDFs, no guesswork, just smart training that builds confidence & gives results. A Personal Training Service which helps individuals, small groups of people and sports teams to improve their fitness levels & diets which leads to a healthier and happier person.

Some fabulous client results at the third race in the Hatfield 5k series hosted by Mike Jeffs on pacing duty hit just u...
09/09/2026

Some fabulous client results at the third race in the Hatfield 5k series hosted by

Mike Jeffs on pacing duty hit just under 19.30, a brilliant result.

I managed to get round in 22.28 this evening, off where I wanted to finish the series but on reflection a positive result.

But best news of all was Kerstin Prior hit a new 5k PB at 24.03 and has challenged herself to get under 24 minutes next time 😁

Client success ✅Jay Papa took on the ATW Events Bedford20 as a training run in his build up to Abingdon Marathon in Oct...
06/09/2026

Client success ✅

Jay Papa took on the ATW Events Bedford20 as a training run in his build up to Abingdon Marathon in October.

2.5 miles easy
15 miles at marathon pace
2.5 miles easy

It went very very well 2.20.06 😁

On track ✅
One happy athlete 😊
One happy coach 😊

I’ve made a decision I’m going to service my own car.I know past attempts haven’t always gone according to plan - but I’...
06/09/2026

I’ve made a decision I’m going to service my own car.

I know past attempts haven’t always gone according to plan - but I’m not 17 anymore and know different coloured wires mean different things (and can cause fires to start if mixed up).

Haynes manuals are now available online - which ages me !!

AI can help me to identify which part is which - so I’ll know the difference between brake discs and brake pads.

And we now have YouTube tutorials, videos showing exactly how to do stuff on cars.

My mechanic toolbox is a bit rusty, but my spanner’s, WD40 and feeler gauges are still useable.

I mean it can’t be that hard can it?
A cars a car isn’t it?

Why pay for professional advice?

Well I’ve used the same mechanic team at Stevenage Autocare for around 8 years now.

They know my car
They remind me on key dates
They check budget before doing work
They are nice people

And that gives me peace of mind that I know my car is safe to drive.

It’s the same with coaching

Clients want expert advice, accountability, they want to know the sessions given are safe, they want honest communication.

If you want to find out more about how a professional coach works, what I believe and how training should look just visit www.andyprior-pt.co.uk

Or you can take the DIY approach 🤷‍♂️

That time my sister told me to jump !!She now describes me as a loveable scamp (?) but as a child I was a bit of a handf...
04/09/2026

That time my sister told me to jump !!

She now describes me as a loveable scamp (?) but as a child I was a bit of a handful - some might say a nightmare.

Some of you may not be shocked by this…

And some of you may say somethings haven’t changed much !

When I was about 6 my parents were having an extension to the house and we had builders in.

I had been fascinated by the scaffolding going up - long before health and safety was a thing - throwing poles, boards and bricks up.

Seeing the scaffolding go up
Then seeing the building grow
Up from the foundations

Now as an inquisitive child I wanted to see what it was all about.

So one day I decided to climb
Not just one story - no this was a double.

I could see over all the rooftops it was amazing.

Whilst in the house my mum knew something was off - the noise level has decreased to zero

Which as most parents will tell you isn’t a good sign

Now they searched the inside of the house but couldn’t find me - I was also a past master at hide and seek.

And by the time they thought to check outside I was already up the ladder….

Obviously my mum was panicking

My sister told me to jump

My mum now told my sister off and me to stand still

All the time my dad was calmly climbing the ladder to ‘save’ me from certain death….

Luckily I didn’t listen to my sister (not much has changed), I didn’t jump, Dad made it to the top grabbed me and as a result of my adventure I couldn’t sit down for a week 😉

And now as a coach I love;

Setting those foundations with clients

Being the scaffolding as training grows

Supporting the build until my clients reach the rooftops and beyond.

If you want to see how high your ladder can take YOU take a look at www.andyprior-pt.co.uk

Some amazing client success last night in the Hatfield 5k series organised by Emma Steen improved on the previous weeks...
03/09/2026

Some amazing client success last night in the Hatfield 5k series organised by

Emma Steen improved on the previous weeks performance by almost 30 seconds coming in at 22.32 and is returning to full strength after a couple of weeks of illness.

Kerstin Prior improved to 24.17 which is 1 second off her PB - next weeks race is the solution for that apparently.

Mike Jeffs has continued on from last Sundays win with a 17.29 - an amazing feat of recovery.

Thanks also to .uk for their efficient timing as always.

I’m looking forward to getting to race 3 next week to push on again - who else is there?

02/09/2026

Is your running stuck?

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I want to help you get clarity so you can move forward.

And I know you have been on the receiving end of lots of sales calls and discovery calls before, so I promise you I won’t tell you about what I do unless YOU ask ME.

Choose AP not AI - get real advice based on you.

Just hit the link below and get booked in, or stay stuck 🤷‍♂️

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I’m so proud of these three client results today at the Stevenage 5k and 10k hosted by Stevenage Striders Running Club.F...
30/08/2026

I’m so proud of these three client results today at the Stevenage 5k and 10k hosted by Stevenage Striders Running Club.

Firstly client Scott - mainly races ultras but is still building endurance and speed for later this year - he completed both the 5k and 10k races.

Secondly client Jay - building and focussing towards Abingdon marathon came SECOND in the race.

And last but by no means least Mike who ran both the 5k and 10k as sharpeners towards the goal race in the autumn but came away with FIRST place.

I’m really pleased that all their hard work is paying off and to get two clients on the podium this morning really does mean the world not only to them but also myself and who they were representing.

We just about dodged the rain this morning, only a little bit damp 😊What are your weekend plans?
29/08/2026

We just about dodged the rain this morning, only a little bit damp 😊

What are your weekend plans?

Got a question for you all as it’s Friday.Would you rather run a marathon in wet jeans or dressed in a full fancy dress ...
28/08/2026

Got a question for you all as it’s Friday.

Would you rather run a marathon in wet jeans or dressed in a full fancy dress costume?

I’m not sure I could cope with the chafing from the jeans - but compared to the heat of the costume I have a real dilemma.

I had this client feedback come in this morning.Honestly it’s made me smile all day 😁.This chap was a regular runnerPush...
24/08/2026

I had this client feedback come in this morning.

Honestly it’s made me smile all day 😁.

This chap was a regular runner
Pushing on for PB’s a year ago

Then injury happened and he lost his way for a bit.

Knew he wanted to come back as he had unfinished business, but didn’t know how.

Compound that with a growing family, shift work and he is being pulled from pillar to post.

He just couldn’t seem to get his rhythm back.

Fast forward a few months;
Structure and routine ✅
Training to include the family ✅
Races entered ✅

He is now ready to take things to the next level - push harder than ever before - but the main thing…..

He is enjoying running again 😁

My model is different - but works.

Want to find out what makes me tick?
Visit www.andyprior-pt.co.uk

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